CSCS Exam Content Description Booklet

This class was created by Brainscape user Sterling Spicer. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

Decks in this class (28)

Exercise Sciences
What are the major muscle groups ...,
Major muscles anterior 15 o and i,
Major muscles posterior 12 o and i
33  cards
ES - Muscle Anatomy and Phys - Muscle anatomy
What are the major muscle groups ...,
Major muscles anterior 15 o and i,
Major muscles posterior 12 o and i
5  cards
ES - Muscle Anatomy and Phys - Muscular dynamics involved during movement patterns
Process of sliding filament theor...,
What are the different types of m...,
Discuss the difference in force p...
4  cards
ES - Neuromuscular Anatomy and Phys - Neuromuscular Anatomy
Motor unit,
Motor unit structure,
Motor unit and muscle activation
24  cards
ES - Neuromuscular Anatomy and Phys - Neuromuscular Responses to Exercise
Illustrate the activation of musc...,
How do nerves stimulate muscle ac...,
All or none principle 2
12  cards
ES - Basic Principles of Biomech. Regarding... - Kinematic Principles of Movement
Anatomical planes of movement,
Anatomical position,
Sagittal plane
46  cards
ES - Basic Principles of Biomech. Regarding... - Kinetic Laws and Principles of Movement
Three types of levers in the body,
First class lever and example,
Second class lever and example
45  cards
ES - Basic Principles of Biomech. Regarding... - Roles of Muscles in Movement
Origin and insertion attachments,
Fibrous attachments,
Types of muscles 5
10  cards
ES - Basic Principles of Biomech. Regarding... - Knowledge of Bone and Connective Tissue (tendons and ligaments) Anatomy and Physiology - Bone and Connective Tissue Anatomy
What structures comprise bones 7 ...,
Difference between bone tissue an...,
Types of connective tissue
11  cards
ES - Bioenergetics and Metabolism - Characteristics of Energy Systems
Explain atp pcr phosphagen energy...,
Atp pcr equation,
Under what volume and intensity c...
37  cards
ES - Knowledge of Bioenergetics and Metabolism - Effects of manipulating training variables to target specific energy systems
Excess post exercise oxygen consu...,
Oxygen deficit,
Oxygen debt
8  cards
ES - Neuroendocrine Pys. - Functions of Hormones
Physiological functions of testos...,
How does testosterone affect perf...,
Physiological functions related t...
22  cards
ES - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Phys. - CardioPul. anatomy
Structures of the heart 10,
Structures of the vascular system 5,
Atrium and ventricle
9  cards
ES - Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - Responses to Exercise and Training
Cardiovascular changes at rest,
Cardiovascular changes during ana...,
Cardiorespiratory changes at rest
7  cards
ES - Physiological Adaptations to Exercise and Training - Adaptations to Metabolic Conditioning
Chronic adaptations in cardioresp...,
Chronic adaptations in cardioresp...,
Chronic adaptations in cardioresp...
25  cards
ES - Knowledge of Anatomical, Physiological, and Biomechanical differences of athletes
Sex differences body size and com...,
Sex differences absolute strength,
B c the average man and woman dif...
38  cards
ES - Apply Knowledge of Psychological Technique Used to Enhance Training and Performance - Motivational Techniques
Imagery,
Progression of imagery,
Psychological techniques for impr...
33  cards
ES - Methods that Enhance Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition
Methods that practice structure o...,
Whole practice,
Part practice
24  cards
NUTRITION - Nutritional factors affecting health and performance - Health/performance related application of nutrition concepts
Myplate,
Macronutrient,
Micronutrients
12  cards
NUTRITION - Nutritional factors affecting health and performance - Nutritional needs of various athletes for C, P, F, vitamins, and minerals
What dietary modifications are re...,
What dietary modifications are re...,
What dietary modifications are re...
10  cards
NUTRITION - Nutritional factors affecting health and performance - Health risk factors associated w/ dietary choices
Low density lipoprotein ldl,
High density lipoprotein hdl,
Risks associated w high cholesterol
7  cards
Nutrition - Effects of hydration status and electrolyte balance/imbalance on health and performance
Potential effects of dehydration ...,
Lost avg sweat per hour of practi...,
Lost avg sweat per hour of practi...
10  cards
NUTRITION - Caloric v. nutrient dense food
How many kilocalories are found i...,
Equations used to calculate total...
2  cards
NUTRITION - Basic strategies for manipulating food choices and training methods to maximize performance - Training/nutritional programs that produce specific changes in body comp
General recommendations for muscl...,
General recommendations for fat loss
2  cards
NUTRITION - composition and timing of nutrient and fluid intake before, during, and after exercise or sport event
Nutritional modifications before ...,
Amount of glycogen stored in live...,
Pre competition meals and drinks ...
17  cards
Nutrition tables on pgs. 213-217
Daily protein needs for low moder...,
Post low moderate activity protei...,
Daily protein needs for elite end...
14  cards
NS - Performance enhancing substances and methods
Dietary supplement,
Testosterone,
Anabolic steroids
25  cards
Final Review for Important concepts/numbers/formulas
Karvonen method steps age predict...,
Of maximal hr method steps apmhrthr,
Load and repetition assignments f...
17  cards

More about
CSCS Exam Content Description Booklet

  • Class purpose General learning

Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study Sterling Spicer's CSCS Exam Content Description Booklet flashcards now!

How studying works.

Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.

Add your own flashcards.

Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!

What's Brainscape anyway?

Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.

We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....

Looking for something else?

CSCS Exam
  • 1 decks
  • 49 flashcards
  • 1 learners
Decks: Chapter 1 Structure And Function Of Body, And more!
NSCA CSCS
  • 25 decks
  • 880 flashcards
  • 1 learners
Decks: Nsca Cscs Chapter 1, Nsca Cscs Chapter 2, Nsca Cscs Chapter 3, And more!
RACP Written Exam
  • 22 decks
  • 956 flashcards
  • 149 learners
Decks: Haematology, Statistics, Monoclonal Antibodies Novel Therapy, And more!
Make Flashcards